INFLUÊNCIA DO MANEJO DO SOLO NA INFILTRAÇÃO DE ÁGUA

Abstract

The soil infiltration is the process of entry of water by surface water that infiltrates is responsible for groundwater recharge. The water stored in the ground via infiltration is also used by plants so that they carry out their vital functions. Knowing the soil infiltration is critical to define management techniques and soil conservation, and assist in planning irrigation and drainage techniques. The soil infiltration is dependent on several factors, this theoretical framework it will focus on soil management, especially in practices that maximize infiltration, reducing erosion. Among the practices stand out from the vertical mulching, terracing, no-tillage and soil cover. Water is an essential resource, probably the only natural resource used in all aspects of civilization, therefore, regardless of the sector is necessary for conservation, and considering soil as a universal filter high storage capacity is essential that the soil infiltration is efficient.